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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

Blessed be God - Let God have universal and eternal praise: Because he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the gift of his endless love to man, John 1:16 . Because he is the Father of mercies, ὁ Πατηρ των οικτιρμων , the source whence all mercy flows, whether it respect the body or the soul, time or eternity; the source of tender mercy; for so the word implies. See on Romans 12:1 ; (note). And, 3. Because he is the God of all comfort - the Fountain whence all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Who comforteth us - Who shows himself to be the God of tender mercy, by condescending to notice us, who have never deserved any good at his hand; and also the God of all consolation, by comforting us in all our tribulation - never leaving us a prey to anxiety, carking care, persecution, or temptation; but, by the comforts of his Spirit, bearing us up in, through, and above, all our trials and difficulties. That we may be able to comfort them - Even spiritual comforts are not given us for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

The sufferings of Christ - Suffering endured for the cause of Christ: such as persecutions, hardships, and privations of different kinds. Our consolation also aboundeth - We stood as well, as firmly, and as easily, in the heaviest trial, as in the lightest; because the consolation was always proportioned to the trial and difficulty. Hence we learn, that he who is upheld in a slight trial need not fear a great one; for if he be faithful, his consolation shall abound, as his sufferings... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Verse 1 1.Paul an Apostle As to the reasons why he designates himself an Apostle of Christ, and adds that he has obtained this honor by the will of God, see the foregoing Epistle, where it has been observed that none are to be listened to but those, who have been sent by God, and speak from his mouth, and that, consequently, to secure authority for any one, two things are required — a call, and fidelity on the part of the person who is called, in the execution of his office. (214) Both of these... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

Verse 3 3Blessed be God He begins (as has been observed) with this thanksgiving — partly for the purpose of extolling the goodness of God — partly, with the view of animating the Corinthians by his example to the resolute endurance of persecutions; and partly, that he may magnify himself in a strain of pious glorying, in opposition to the malignant slanderings of the false apostles. For such is the depravity of the world, that it treats with derision martyrdoms, (217) which it ought to have... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Verse 4 4.That we may be able to comfort There can be no doubt, that, as he had a little before cleared his afflictions from reproach and unfavorable reports, so now he instructs the Corinthians, that his having come off victorious through heavenly consolation was for their sake and with a view to their advantage, that they may stir themselves up to fellowship in suffering, instead of haughtily despising his conflicts. As, however, the Apostle lived not for himself but for the Church, so he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Verse 5 5.For as the sufferings of Christ abound — This statement may be explained in two ways — actively and passively. If you take it actively, the meaning will be this: “The more I am tried with various afflictions, so much the more resources have I for comforting others.” I am, however, more inclined to take it in a passive sense, as meaning that God multiplied his consolations according to the measure of his tribulations. David also acknowledges that it had been thus with him: According... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

By the will of God (see 1 Corinthians 1:1 ). In the face of Judaizing opponents, it was essential that he should vindicate his independent apostolate ( Acts 26:15-18 ). And Timothy. Timothy had been absent from St. Paul when he wrote the First Epistle, and Sosthenes had taken his place, whether as amanuensis or merely as a sort of joint authenticator. Our brother; literally, the brother, as in 1 Corinthians 1:1 . The brotherhood applies both to St. Paul and to the Corinthians;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

An apostle by the will of God. Paul claims to be what he is, not by his own choice, not by the favour or nomination of his fellow men, but by the Divine will, There were special reasons why he should so think of himself; the office to which he was called was special, for he was a commissioned apostle; and the manner in which he was called to that office was marvellous, supernatural, and miraculous. But the principle contained in this language applies to every Christian; whatever we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Saints. A beautiful title frequently conferred upon the people of God in Scripture, They are called believers, since they exercise faith in Christ; disciples, as they place themselves under the teaching of Christ; servants, as they are pledged to do his bidding; children, as they are adopted into the family of God; and saints, since they are to live holily—"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke [blemish], in the midst of a crooked and perverse... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

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